NAE's David Neuenschwander Promoted to Director of Agency Development
CLEVELAND – David Neuenschwander, formerly a Regional Manager for National Automotive Experts (previously a Divisional Manager for Zurich), has been promoted to their Director of Agency Development. Neuenschwander has been with the NAE team since April of 2010 and has been working with their Executive Vice President in developing and maintaining agency relationships throughout the United States. During this time, NAE has experienced 200 percent growth year-over-year.
"NAE is very proud of the intensity and passion that David brings to the table. Our agents and dealers appreciate the experience and knowledge that he is able to provide them. We believe that he will make a great leader of our sales team." said Bob Mancuso, Executive Vice President of National Automotive Experts.
"With the addition of many quality individuals like Jeff Tabor (formerly of Zurich), Joe Ryan (formerly of Dimension) and Greg Martin (formerly of David Lewis), we believe that David will not only be a great leader to our sales team, but that we will continue to provide a level of service that surpasses that of our competitors."
“My time with NAE has shown me that with creativity, flexibility and true passion for serving agents and dealers, anything is possible.” said Neuenschwander. “NAE has allowed me to showcase my talents and provide the solutions that agents are looking for. Now it is my challenge to help our sales team support and deliver that same passion to our agents.”
David and his wife, Jody recently moved to Joplin, MO with their three daughters.
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